Nest debuts a cheaper version of its flagship thermostat – the Nest Thermostat E

Alphabet smart home company Nest has released a cheaper version of its flagship smart thermostat called the Nest Thermostat E

Smart Home News         August 31, 2017

Hydra-Light is a groundbreaking technology that uses water to create electricity

Requiring a simple 10-second dunk in water to generate electricity, the Hydra-Light flashlight is an incredibly innovative new technology.

Features         August 4, 2017

We hit the Coffee Brew Pipe and left Outdoor Retailer impressed and caffeinated

Capable of whipping up a strong shot of coffee in just three minutes, the Coffee Brew Pipe (or Bripe) is an inventive new way to brew coffee.

Features         August 3, 2017

The Curvilux smart nightstand answers calls, charges phones, and plays tunes

From a group of Latin American entrepreneurs, the Curvilux smart nightstand touts Bluetooth capabilities and stereo support, and wakes you up with LEDs.

Smart Home News         July 20, 2017

Sweating it out in Mexico with Columbia’s latest sun-defying Omni-Shade tech

To get a first look of Columbia's upcoming Omni-Shade Sun Deflector collection, we joined the brand in Mexico to field test the new gear.

Features         July 10, 2017

The BrewArt system is now available on Kickstarter for just under $1,200

Eight years in the making, the BrewArt is a project from two Australian entrepreneurs that hopes to revolutionize on-demand brewing.

Smart Home News         July 10, 2017

Rev your bikes: Sea Otter Classic hosts second annual electric mountain bike race

For the second year in a row, the Sea Otter Classic hosted an electric mountain bike race which fielded more than 70 different racers.

News         July 1, 2017

Fire Phone vs. LG G3: Amazon’s big phone against LG’s spec powerhouse

How does Amazon's newly announced Fire Phone stack up against some of the best smartphones on the market? We compared it to LG's upcoming G3 to find out.

Android         June 20, 2017

We jumped feet first (and sockless) into Giesswein’s versatile Merino Runners

Constructed entirely of Merino wool (save the footbeds), Giesswein's Merino Runners are a comfortable and versatile pair of athletic shoes.

Features         June 1, 2017

Weekend Workshop: How to build a magnetic knife rack

A proper magnetic knife rack has the ability to bring your kitchen into the 21st Century but tend to be expensive. Here's how to cheaply build one yourself.

Features         May 11, 2017

Catch the race for the green jacket with our guide to streaming the 2015 Masters online

Don't miss a single putt, birdie, or hole-in-one with our quick-hit guide on how to stream the 79th edition of golf's Masters tournament online.

Entertainment         May 10, 2017

3 WebVisions speakers that got our minds spinning

With 14 presenters on tap for this year's WebVisions event, those in attendance learned about everything from tech's role in activism to Bluetooth beacons.

Features         May 2, 2017

Bureo turns recycled fishnets into skateboards to help clean the ocean

With a recycling program set up in Chile, Bureo helps clean up the ocean one fishnet at a time, turning these nets into skateboards.

News         April 14, 2017

A modern-day Noah’s Ark? The Tsunamiball may help people survive natural disasters

In the wake of the 2011 tsunami that rocked Japan, designer Chris Robinson decided to begin work on a safety capsule called the Tsunamiball.

News         April 7, 2017

Flexible football helmet absorbs hits like a car bumper, could put an end to concussions

To help combat the rising issue of concussions, the Seattle-based company Vicis recently unveiled its innovative, flexible football helmet called the Zero1.

News         April 5, 2017

Surfer uses custom hydrofoil surfboard to cross Hawaii’s most dangerous waters

Big wave surfer Kai Lenny traversed Hawaii's treacherous Alenuihaha channel, traveling 50 miles on nothing but his hydrofoil surfboard.

News         March 31, 2017

Who needs concrete? Short film shows skateboarders riding on frozen sand and ice

A group of skateboarders decided to ditch concrete in favor of a more frigid setting, taking to the frozen sand and ice of Norway.

News         March 24, 2017

Patagonia unveils design 45 years in the making — its first down sleeping bag series

After spending 45 years designing and manufacturing high-quality outdoor gear, Patagonia now offers state-of-the-art down sleeping bags.

News         March 16, 2017

Smart-home innovator Vivint announces new AI assistant and unique Airbnb partnership

Smart home provider Vivint announced new partnerships with Airbnb, as well as with Vivint Solar, at this year's CES 2017 event.

Smart Home News         March 15, 2017

Mirror-covered, home-shaped art installation reflects its desert environment

Decked top-to-bottom in mirrors, the Mirage art installation in California is the latest architectural achievement from artist Doug Aitken.

Smart Home News         March 12, 2017

Elon Musk promises to solve south Australia’s energy crisis in 100 days

To help solve South Australia's growing energy issues, Elon Musk says he'd completely fix the problem in 100 days or the service is free.

Smart Home News         March 11, 2017

Google's algorithm-based Featured Snippets may send fake news to Home devices

While Google's Featured Snippets results provide a quick way for people to hear the news, it does show a tendency for pulling fake stories.

Smart Home News         March 9, 2017

Honeymoon phase over: Google Home users report the first batch of glitches

According to posts published on Google's Home Help Forum, some Google Home users reported issues surrounding the device's ability to respond.

Smart Home News         March 7, 2017

Alexa, whodunnit? Arkansas police seeking Alexa info to help solve murder case

Amazon finally forked over requested Alexa data to help with a murder investigation at the request of the suspect himself.

Smart Home News         March 7, 2017

Prefabrication was the key for this Russian cabin to install in just 10 days

Bio Architects installed this Russian cabin in 10 days and it sits perfectly nestled among its surroundings at Pirogovo Lake outside Moscow.

Smart Home News         February 26, 2017

New translucent cooling material could revolutionize the AC industry

A team of researchers at the University of Colorado developed a radiative cooling material which requires zero energy for use.

Smart Home News         February 22, 2017

Turn ordinary devices into the smartest in the room with Bond’s IR blaster

By plugging the Bond IR blaster into an outlet and syncing it with a smartphone, anyone has the ability to turn ordinary appliances smart.

Smart Home News         February 20, 2017

Mattel gives Barbie a 21st century makeover with the Hello Barbie Hologram

Featuring similar voice commands like Amazon Echo or Google Home, Mattel's Hello Barbie Hologram is an interactive new Barbie experience.

Smart Home News         February 17, 2017

FIU students develop solution for protecting smart homes during disasters

By making use of IBM's Watson, a pair of students at FIU developed a system capable of helping smart homes adapt to disasters in real-time.

Smart Home News         February 16, 2017

Dyson embraces smart-tech innovation at its new research center in Singapore

In an effort to keep its innovation at a 21st-century level, Dyson just opened an AI-focused research and development center in Singapore.

Smart Home News         February 15, 2017

Boogeymen beware: SwitchLight turns ordinary light switches into night lights

Currently taking Kickstarter by storm, the SwitchLight boasts the ability to turn an ordinary light switch into a functioning nightlight.

Smart Home News         February 15, 2017

Italy’s Oberholz Mountain Hut pairs great food with stunning vistas

Located in Italy's gorgeous Dolomites mountain range, the Oberholz Mountain Hut pairs exquisite cuisine with breathtaking views.

Smart Home News         February 10, 2017

Stanford researchers use a compound in fertilizer to create inexpensive battery

Stanford engineers found urea, a compound typically found in fertilizer, proves a cheap and competent base for a renewable energy battery.

Smart Home News         February 10, 2017

Oregon home generates more energy than it uses, completely recycles its used water

Located in the high desert of Bend, Oregon, the Desert Rain House recycles every drop of used water and produces more energy than it uses.

Smart Home Features         February 10, 2017

Ikea’s Better Shelter goes from flat pack kit to functioning relief shelter

To help the more than 65 million displaced refugees, furniture giant Ikea unveiled a shelter which takes just four hours to construct.

Smart Home News         February 9, 2017

Skip eating out and make your own flatbread for life with the Rotimatic

Packed with 15 sensors and a cutting edge artificial intelligence system, the Rotimatic is the robotic roti maker you've always wanted.

Smart Home News         February 7, 2017

Google’s use of ‘OK Google’ in its Super Bowl ad sends Home devices into a frenzy

A one-minute ad for Google Home shown during the Super Bowl reportedly made Home units act strangely after hearing its wake word.

Smart Home News         February 6, 2017

Pod racers: SpaceX’s Hyperloop competition pits concepts head-to-head

Teams from around the world competed at the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition to help bring Elon Musk's futuristic idea to life.

Features         February 6, 2017